National Muslim advocacy organization calls on new Quebec government to rebuild bridges

(Ottawa, Canada – April 8, 2014) In the wake of the recent highly divisive and rhetorically charged Quebec election campaign, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), calls on the newly elected government to promote an inclusive and welcoming Quebec for All its residents now and in the future.

“It is now incumbent on the new government to re-establish a climate of fairness and justice for Quebecers of all backgrounds in keeping with the protections afforded to them in the Quebec Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” says Ihsaan Gardee NCCM Executive Director.

The prominent national non-partisan Muslim civil liberties advocacy organization congratulates the Quebec Liberal Party on its decisive win and expressed confidence that its leader, Phillippe Couillard, will rekindle efforts to mend fences between Quebecers and to work to restore the province’s reputation as a welcoming shore for newcomers and current citizens alike.

“Economic security and religious freedom are foundations for a strong Quebec,”says Gardee.

“We welcome the opportunity for dialogue with Mr. Couillard to articulate the issues of concern to the Muslim community including employment, tackling poverty, crumbling infrastructure, education, and fighting xenophobia in all its forms including Islamophobia,” he added.

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